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Cheats Opera Cake

Cheats Opera Cake

Indulge in Cheats Opera Cake, an easy and elegant dessert with rich coffee flavor. Perfect for low-carb diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups almond flour Adds moist structure and nutty flavor
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar Balances richness
  • 3 eggs Acts as a binding agent
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened
  • 1 cup brewed strong coffee Espresso preferred
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whip until stiff peaks form
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking pans
  • Electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round baking pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour and granulated sugar until well mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs until frothy, then mix in melted butter and brewed coffee.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble the cake by layering frosting between two cooled cakes and frosting the top and sides.
  9. Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice and freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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